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  • 18 Mar 2026

    The Phoenix Nursing Programme: Rising from the fire

    Publication Code : 012 442

    On 1 February 2021, the military seized power in Myanmar, prompting health care workers - alongside teachers, civil servants, and students - to join a nationwide civil disobedience movement. Nursing care continued, but it moved underground. The Phoenix Bachelor of Nursing Science was created through partnerships between Myanmar universities and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the UK. Each theory module is jointly taught by Myanmar faculty and international nursing academics, with subject specialists included. Its aim is simple: to deliver high quality nursing education in conflict affected Myanmar.

  • 9 Mar 2026

    Bowel Care

    Publication Code : 011 049

    Bowel care is a fundamental area of patient care that is frequently overlooked, yet it is of paramount importance for the quality of life of patients. This edition includes updates on best practice and provides guidance for all nursing staff. It incorporates knowledge of bowel function and the essentials of assessment, treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction. The publication promotes a positive and proactive approach to care delivery for the essential and fundamental needs of bowel function and management of bowel disorders.

  • 3 Mar 2026

    Know your Worth. Re-banding the nursing workforce within the NHS

    Publication Code : 012 343

    Your pay should accurately reflect the work you do. This guide highlights the NHS job evaluation process and how you can ensure your pay reflects your job role.

  • 26 Feb 2026

    Safeguarding children and young people & children and young people in care

    Publication Code : 012 420

    The RCN 2020 Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for health care staff publication has been updated and can now be accessed from child-health-safeguarding.rcpch.ac.uk

  • 13 Feb 2026

    Bargaining guide for collective disputes

    Publication Code : 012 418

    This guide is designed to support RCN staff and representatives in handling disputes with employers using an organising approach. It aims to resolve workplace issues and also strengthen union presence, increase member engagement and build activism.

  • 26 Jan 2026

    Unsettled: How the proposed change to indefinite leave to remain could affect the retention of internationally educated nursing staff

    Publication Code : 012 361

    Internationally educated nursing staff make a vital contribution to the health of our nation with one in five nursing staff in the UK having studied overseas. However, UK government proposals to reform the settlement system pose a significant threat to the retention of brilliant and dedicated staff.

  • 23 Jan 2026

    RCN Institute: Highlights and achievements of 2025

    Publication Code : 012 373

    The RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence was established to bring together evidence, expertise and community in a way that enables the profession to tackle its most complex issues. This report offers a snapshot of what has been achieved in our first full year.

  • 22 Jan 2026

    RCN Register of Interests

    The purpose of this register is for members of RCN Council, Committees, Boards, external advisers and senior RCN staff to declare their interests outside of the RCN. We do this because they have a duty to act impartially and objectively, and to take steps to avoid any conflict of interest arising as a result of their membership of, or association with, other organisations or individuals.

  • 21 Jan 2026

    Traction Principles and Application

    Publication Code : 012 292

    The use of apparatus to apply traction to injured limbs has played an important role in the treatment of patients with fractures for centuries. This updated guidance provides information on applying traction and caring for patients safely whilst traction remains in place. It also reflects the variation in the application of traction across the UK.

  • 15 Jan 2026

    What should the next Welsh Government do?

    Publication Code : 012 364

    In May 2026, Wales will elect a new Welsh Government under a new electoral system. Ahead of the election, this survey of 1,156 RCN Wales members is a unique view of health and social care across Wales. Nursing staff are the backbone of patient care and the largest health workforce. Many are members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ. This survey asks one key question: What does nursing need from the next Welsh Government?

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